Visit to York as guests of Dr. Navin Piplani, Hamlyn-Feilden Fellow, Department of Archaeology and Conservation, University of York
Friday, 25 June
Evening Walk at Blatherwyke, Northamptonshsire, conducted by Rosalind Willatts
Thursday, 8th July
Visit to Realstone and Duke's Quarry as guests of Block Stone Ltd.
Brigstock, Northants
Tuesday 31 August
Visit to National Memorial Arboretum and Kenilworth Castle
Wednesday 15 September
Visit to Oxford as guests of Axtell, Perry Symm Ltd.
It may be possible to arrange additonal half-day and day visits later in the summer and autumn, in which case details will be notified to members and posted on this website.
Visits are open to all paid-up members and in most cases their guests and other non-members, who may be charged a small premium. All bookings for visits are taken in strictly in order of receipt, and preference is always given to members. In the event of overbooking a waiting list is maintained. If you are not on the Tours circulation, but would like to be, please inform the Tours Secretary, Mrs. Susan Sexton (jsi_s@yahoo.com) or the Membership Secretary.
Professional Lectures 2010-2011
Tues 12 Oct
A Warmer World
Alan Dawn
Tues 9 Nov
A 'Cleaner World'?
Southwark Borough Council's new developments, lecturer to be announced
Tues 9 Feb
The Ireson Lecture A 'Greener' World
Traditional Building Technique renewed, lecturer to be annouinced
Tues 9 March
The Esdaile Lecture
Projects for Tomorrow
The Imperial Scheme at South Kensington
Dr. Diana Perry
The Men of the Stones and The Collyweston Stone Slaters Trust continue to work towards a better understanding of the availability of Collyweston slate log, its conservation and useage.
Let us know if you have a point of view or seek further information.
New members are always welcome. If you would like to join us, please write to:
The Membership Secretary, Men of the Stones 1 Steele’s Yard, North Street, Stamford PE9 2ZS
E-mail: jegjakes@aol.com
The Men of the Stones A Society advocating the use of stone and other natural and local building materials for encouraging craftsmanship and preserving good architectural qualities Registered Charity No. 229497
